If you got one of those old cast iron inserts you will need a couple guys to get it out.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT6yS9HDv3M get one of those rental moving platforms at U-Haul, be sure to cover it so not to wreck it.
The fireplace is a wood burning one and in good condition overall but I hate hate hate the mantel. I worry that if I pull it off there will be "nothing" behind it. ...
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Do you have a fireback? Its a wonderful way to radiate heat.
If you got one of those old cast iron inserts you will need a couple guys to get it out.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT6yS9HDv3M get one of those rental moving platforms at U-Haul, be sure to cover it so not to wreck it.